Lift Director Course

Course Description: 

To register as a Lift Director, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course of at least 32 hours in length as mandated by Section 28-424.3 of the New York City Administrative Code.

As of November 7, 2022, to apply for licensure as a Master Rigger, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course that is at least 32 hours in length as mandated by 28-404.3.1 Section of the New York City Administrative Code.
 

Topics:

• Introduction to Cranes and Derricks.
• Crane and Hoisting Machine Accidents
• OSHA 1926 Subpart CC overview.
• Roles and Responsibilities of Site Personnel with overview of licensing/training/certifications required for each party
• NYC Codes Overview
• Fall Protection.
• Basic Meteorology
• NYC Department of Buildings Overview
• Crane and Derrick Setup & Configuration
• Powerline Safety
• Securing/Stowing the Crane/Derrick
• Crew Resource Management
• Authority of Lift Director
• Required Crane/Derrick/Rigging Inspections

Prerequisites: 

There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course. Students must have experience with rigging and be familiar with terminology. 

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Supervise rigging operations on a job site.
• Inspect all rigging equipment.
• Ensure that workers are practicing safe rigging operations.
• Ensure that fall protection methods are followed.

Course Materials: 

This course consists of power point presentations, lecture, real-life case studies, classdiscussion and hands on demonstrations. We provide a student manual and in-class practical exercises.